Production Type:
Short Film (Animated Fiction)

Duration:
1 Minute 23 Seconds

Background:

This short animated film is a creative interpretation of the social landscape in present-day Bangladesh. The film metaphorically explores how corruption spreads through society, infecting even the purest individuals over time. The film uses anthropomorphic insects — butterflies and cockroaches — to symbolize purity and corruption respectively.

Objective:

To raise awareness about the pervasive nature of corruption and how it can influence even those who are initially honest and well-intentioned.

Key Message:

Corruption is contagious — even good people can become corrupt when surrounded by it.

Secondary Message:

Maintaining integrity requires conscious effort, especially in an environment where unethical behavior is normalized.

Target Audience:

• Youth and students
• General public
• Civic education programs
• NGOs working on transparency and good governance

Significance of the Project:

This project reflects the application of storytelling techniques, animation, and symbolism taught during the Digital Film & TV Production course. It addresses a real-world issue through an artistic lens and encourages dialogue on ethics and integrity. The film serves both as a creative output and a medium for social commentary.

Pre-production:

• Conceptualization
• Character design (Cockroach and butterflies)
• Storyboarding
• Visual style selection
• Scriptwriting

Synopsis:

In a vibrant city park, joyful butterflies play among the flowers, representing a community of honest citizens. Suddenly, a swarm of ominous flies enters the city, oozing corruption. These flies begin interacting with the butterflies, gradually turning their colors dull and their behavior erratic. As the newly corrupted butterflies disperse, the entire city begins to transform into a darker, chaotic version of itself — symbolizing how unchecked corruption spreads like a disease.

Script:

Scene 1: A bright cityscape.

• Wide Shot: City skyline — peaceful, clean.
• Sound Design: Light ambient nature sounds.

Scene 2: Park view.

• Medium Shot: Butterflies playing, vibrant colors, lighthearted music.

Scene 3: Dark cloud enters.

Wide Shot: A swarm of flies descends.

Color Palette: Shifts to muted tones.

Sound Design: Ominous buzzing.

Scene 4: Close-up of butterfly and fly interaction.

The fly hovers near a butterfly. A subtle glow of corruption transfers.

The butterfly’s wings begin to darken.

Scene 5: Montage.

More butterflies being infected.

Butterflies start behaving like flies — aggressive, chaotic.

Scene 6: City view again.

The once bright city is now dim, filled with corrupted butterflies and flies.

Fade out.

Final message text:
“Corruption spreads fast. Stay aware. Stay honest.”

Story Structure Analysis:

Beginning: Peaceful world — pure and innocent

Middle: Disruption — corruption arrives

Climax: Good beings get corrupted

End: Entire environment becomes corrupted

Theme: Moral decay through exposure to corruption

Script Final Draft:

(The above script with refined visuals and finalized pacing in storyboard and animation format)

Script Breakdown:

Characters: Cockroach (corruption), Butterflies (innocence)

Locations: City, Park

Props: Flowers, trees, park bench

Mood Shifts: Bright → Muted, Cheerful → Ominous

Soundtrack: Light to dark transition, atmospheric buzzing

Cast and Crew Profile:

Director: Mrinmoy Kumar Shil

Animator: Shouvik

Editor: Mrinmoy Kumar Shil

Sound Designer: Mrinmoy Kumar Shil

Script Writer: Mrinmoy Kumar Shil

Main Cast Profile:

Since it’s animated:

1. Butterflies: Symbolic characters — joyful, innocent
2. Cockroach: Symbolic characters — dark, corrupted

Final Storyboard: CorrupFly – Animated Short Film

Scene 1 – Peaceful Cityscape

Timecode: 00:00 – 00:07

Shot Type: Wide Shot

Visuals: A clean, bright animated city with light-colored buildings and trees swaying. Sky is clear.

Mood: Hopeful, pure

Sound: Light ambient tone with soft wind

Scene 2 – Invasion of the Flies

Timecode: 00:08 – 00:14

Shot Type: Wide Shot to Close-Up

Visuals: A dark swarm of flies enters the frame, flying in formation from the sky. The frame darkens as they pass over the city.

Mood: Foreboding

Color Palette: Contrast of dark flies against pastel city

Sound: Buzzing begins, atmospheric tension rises

Scene 3 – Park with Butterflies

Timecode: 00:15 – 00:23

Shot Type: Medium Shot

Visuals: A green park, bright flowers bloom. Butterflies flutter joyfully. Represents purity and innocence.

Mood: Cheerful

Sound: Gentle, soft chime-like background

Scene 4 – Flies Approaching Butterflies

Timecode: 00:24 – 00:32

Shot Type: Close-Up

Visuals: One butterfly is approached by a fly. The fly emits a subtle dark aura. The butterfly hesitates, then changes color — darkened wings, erratic movement.

Mood: Disturbing shift

Color Shift: From pastel to muted gray on butterfly

Sound: Subtle distortion added

Scene 5 – Transformation Spreads

Timecode: 00:33 – 00:44

Shot Type: Montage / Medium Shots

Visuals: One by one, more butterflies are infected. Once pure, they now resemble the flies in behavior and color.

Mood: Corruption spreads

Visual Cues: Trails of shadow or venom passed through interaction

Sound: Layered buzzing, glitch-like tones

Scene 6 – City Begins to Darken

Timecode: 00:45 – 00:58

Shot Type: Wide Shot

Visuals: Back to the city — it’s no longer clean. Dark butterflies and flies move chaotically. The buildings seem duller.

Mood: Collapse of purity

Color Palette: Muted grays, decay in architecture

Sound: Heavier ambience, broken tones

Scene 7 – Final Message

Timecode: 00:59 – 01:23

Shot Type: Static Frame with Text

Visuals: Black screen with bold white text. Possibly shows a corrupted butterfly fading into darkness.

Text Onscreen: “Corruption spreads. Stay aware. Stay honest.”

Mood: Reflective

Sound: Echo fades into silence

Visual Themes & Notes:

Symbolism: Cockroach= corruption, Butterflies = innocence

No Dialogue: Entirely visual and symbolic storytelling

Pacing: Smooth, escalating tension through transformation

Ending Impact: Strong moral close through visuals + sound